Jeanie's Cake Frosting
Elevate your baking game with Jeanie’s Cake Frosting, a luscious and versatile buttercream recipe that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more. Made with just five simple ingredients—softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a splash of heavy cream, and a pinch of salt—this frosting comes together in only 15 minutes! Its whipped, ultra-creamy texture is wonderfully spreadable and can be easily adjusted to your ideal consistency. Whether you’re going for a smooth, elegant finish or a fluffy decorative swirl, this frosting is your go-to for adding a sweet, professional touch to homemade desserts. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a perfect make-ahead option for party prep!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all sugar is incorporated.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt to the bowl. Continue mixing until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Slowly add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, while beating on medium speed. Continue mixing until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a bit more cream; if it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
Step 5
Once the frosting is perfectly smooth and spreadable, taste and adjust sweetness or salt to your preference, if needed.
Step 6
Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (630.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2807.2 |
| Total Fat 106.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 278mg | 0% |
| Sodium 176.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 480.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 470.5g | |
| Protein 0.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 30.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 51.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories